If you’re waiting for the calendar to move forward to look for the best prices, we’re bringing you good news: you won’t have to wait until October to start finding Amazon deals.
The e-commerce giant began offering discounts ahead of Prime Big Deal Days 2026, which will take place on October 6 and 7. There are already discounts of up to 70% on certain devices, products from $1 on Amazon Haul and additional benefits on books, music, restaurants and even car purchases.
The company activated a first round of promotions ahead of Prime Big Deal Days 2026, the Prime membership discount event that will take place for 48 hours on October 6 and 7.
Advanced promotions include discounts of up to 70% on certain Blink devices, items from $1 on Amazon Haul, Amazon Essentials products from $10 and Amazon Basics products from $3.
There are also promotions that go far away from traditional Amazon purchases: some users can get a $1,500 gift card when buying or renting an eligible vehicle through Amazon Autos.
Amazon has confirmed that early deals are already available and that new promotions will arrive when Prime Big Deal Days officially starts.
One of the categories with the highest discount percentages is that of devices manufactured or marketed by Amazon. The company announces up to 45% discount on selected devices and packages, including Amazon Ember TVs, Ring Battery Doorbell and certain Kindle.
In the case of the Blink home security line, discounts reach up to 70% on selected packages, including some that combine Blink Outdoor and Video Doorbell cameras.
The maximum percentages do not apply to all devices in the category and prices may vary depending on product and availability.
Another of the big hooks of this pre-stage appears on Amazon Haul, Amazon’s low-cost product platform.The company promotes seasonal items such as cups, candles, blankets and pyjamas from $1.
It also anticipates:
There are many options and discounts are important. Of all, remember that the initial price of $1 does not mean that all Amazon Haul products have that value, but that there are selected items that start at that price.
Amazon’s own brands are also part of the anticipated promotions. Amazon Essentials will have autumn fashion clothes from $10, including sweaters, cardigans and other seasonal basics.
On Amazon Basics, the company promotes everyday items from $3, such as certain cleaning products, paper and other household items.
Some products in these categories will have discounts of up to 40%.
Readers will also find promotions before the event. Amazon announces discounts of up to 65% on thousands of selected printed books.
Additionally, certain users can get three months of free Kindle Unlimited, a free Kindle book via Amazon First Reads, an additional short reading and four months of Audible Standard for $0.99 a month.
As with other promotions, there are eligibility requirements and the conditions may vary depending on the user.
One of the most striking promotions has nothing to do with electronics or household items. Amazon offers a $1,500 Amazon Gift Card to Prime members who buy or rent certain eligible new vehicles through Amazon Autos.
The promotion is valid between September 15 and October 7, 2026. The buyer must complete the transaction using Amazon Autos and pick up the vehicle at one of the participating dealers. After delivery, Amazon will send the gift card by email.
The offer is subject to terms, availability of vehicles and participating dealers.
Prime members can also get a discount on home food before Prime Big Deal Days. Until October 5, Amazon announces $20 discount on Grubhub orders of $30 or more using the DEALS20 code when paying.
Grubhub+ continues to be included without additional cost for eligible Prime members.
The company also launched promotions for Amazon Music Unlimited. Eligible Prime members who have not yet tried the service can get four months free.
Those who do not have Prime can access three months free under certain conditions.For new customers who activate the service using Alexa there is also a three-month promotion for $0.99.
Amazon Music Unlimited offers access to over 100 million songs, podcasts and certain Audible content.
Some promotions require certain payment methods. From October 1st to December 31st, eligible Prime customers who use American Express Membership Rewards Points for the first time can get a 50% discount, up to a maximum of $50, by exchanging points for qualified purchases.
Users who have already used this benefit can find another 15% discount promotion, up to $15, depending on their eligibility.
There are also discounts associated with points on certain Mercury cards.
Eligible Prime Card holders can get a 10% refund or more on selected brands and categories during the pre-Prime Big Deal Days stage.
The promotion started on September 15 and will continue until October 6.The percentage depends on the product and does not apply to all purchases made on Amazon.
The main event will start on October 6 at 12:01 p.m., Pacific time, and will last for 48 hours until October 7.
Amazon anticipated offers in more than 35 categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, home, toys, party items and everyday products. The company said that during the event there will be discounts of 45% or more on certain products from brands such as Sony, Tarte and Adidas, as well as promotions in brands such as LEGO, Dyson and Dove.
To access the exclusive offers of Prime Big Deal Days you need a Prime membership. Currently, the standard membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year in the United States.
Eligible people can access a free 30-day trial.
Amazon also offers reduced plans: Prime for Young Adults costs $7.49 a month or $69 a year after its promotional period, while Prime Access is available for $6.99 a month for certain government aid beneficiaries or people who meet income requirements.
The fact that an offer is available before the event does not necessarily mean that it will be the lowest price the product will have during Prime Big Deal Days. Amazon may add new promotions, modify discounts, or exhaust products over the coming weeks.
Therefore, before buying it is advisable to compare the current price with the history of the product and not to be guided only by the percentage of discount advertised.
Amazon itself is incorporating tools to facilitate that comparison, including a price history that allows you to monitor the evolution of certain products over the past 365 days.
In items that already have a significant discount and that the buyer needs anyway, advancing the purchase can avoid inventory problems. For less urgent purchases, comparing prices until October 6 will allow you to know if better promotions appear.
What’s already clear is that Prime Big Deal Days has ceased to be just a two-day event: Amazon is using the previous weeks to release discounts progressively and take buyers to the October event with much of the Christmas shopping season already starting.
